Cars
Let us introduce you to our find of the day; a 1980 Toyota Corolla TE71 Coupe retrofitted with a big brawny classic American V8 powerplant. This wolf in sheep's clothing was once powered by a small four-cylinder engine but now comes with a 454 cubic inch (equal to 7.4-liters) big block Chevrolet V8 powerhouse that drives the wheels through GM's Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission. Read more »
- Fostla Gives Bmw X5 M 650 Ponies And A Matte Red Cloak
We wouldn't call it "a wolf in sheep's clothing", as German aftermarket firm Fostla claims in its press blurb, but their new X5 M tune comes close. Read more »...
- Crazy Holden Torana With Blown Chevy Puts Out 1,584 Whp
Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing. With a few exceptions like the sporty six-cylinder GTR XU1 and the 5.0-litre V8 powered SLR 5000 editions, the Holden Torana was a run-of-the mill compact model with plain Jane looks and lackluster performance....
- Gm Builds 100 Millionth Small Block Engine, Confirms Gen V With Direct Injection Tech
It’s one of the most famous engine series in the world with a history spanning close to six decades. We're talking about General Motors' small block that was first introduced by Chevrolet in 1955 and which celebrates today its 100 million...
- Chevy Small Block V8 “not Deadâ€, According To Gm Design System Engineer
Since its introduction in 1955, Chevrolet’s Small Block V-8 has carved itself a niche that could otherwise never be filled. Affordable, lightweight and offering great performance for its size, the Small Block is to the automotive world what the...
- Video: 7.4-liter V8-powered Polaris Atv From Hell
In general, Polaris is regarded as one of the best ATV makers in the world. However, not everyone agrees with their engine choices. For example, these folks had the crazy idea of fitting a GM-sourced 454 cui (7.4 liters) big block V8 on one of the firm's...
Cars
This 1980 Toyota Corolla TE71 Packs a Big-Block 454 / 7.4-liter Chevy V8
Let us introduce you to our find of the day; a 1980 Toyota Corolla TE71 Coupe retrofitted with a big brawny classic American V8 powerplant. This wolf in sheep's clothing was once powered by a small four-cylinder engine but now comes with a 454 cubic inch (equal to 7.4-liters) big block Chevrolet V8 powerhouse that drives the wheels through GM's Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission. Read more »
- Fostla Gives Bmw X5 M 650 Ponies And A Matte Red Cloak
We wouldn't call it "a wolf in sheep's clothing", as German aftermarket firm Fostla claims in its press blurb, but their new X5 M tune comes close. Read more »...
- Crazy Holden Torana With Blown Chevy Puts Out 1,584 Whp
Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing. With a few exceptions like the sporty six-cylinder GTR XU1 and the 5.0-litre V8 powered SLR 5000 editions, the Holden Torana was a run-of-the mill compact model with plain Jane looks and lackluster performance....
- Gm Builds 100 Millionth Small Block Engine, Confirms Gen V With Direct Injection Tech
It’s one of the most famous engine series in the world with a history spanning close to six decades. We're talking about General Motors' small block that was first introduced by Chevrolet in 1955 and which celebrates today its 100 million...
- Chevy Small Block V8 “not Deadâ€, According To Gm Design System Engineer
Since its introduction in 1955, Chevrolet’s Small Block V-8 has carved itself a niche that could otherwise never be filled. Affordable, lightweight and offering great performance for its size, the Small Block is to the automotive world what the...
- Video: 7.4-liter V8-powered Polaris Atv From Hell
In general, Polaris is regarded as one of the best ATV makers in the world. However, not everyone agrees with their engine choices. For example, these folks had the crazy idea of fitting a GM-sourced 454 cui (7.4 liters) big block V8 on one of the firm's...